What type of information can I find on websites?
Websites can be published by individuals, companies, or organizations and usually provide specific information about topics. Websites can help you find current information and websites are easily changed and updated. Be careful when reviewing information from websites. Often times, information on websites are not held to scholarly or journalistic standards.
Government Websites
- IRS Forms & PublicationsU.S. Internal Revenue Service site for downloading tax forms and publications. Requires Adobe Acrobat reader.
- Government Auditing StandardsGovernment Accounting Office. Government Auditing Standards (the "Yellow Book") contains standards for audits of government organizations, programs, activities, and functions, and of government assistance received by contractors, nonprofit organizations, and other non-government organizations.
The Yellow book of 2011 was revised in early 2018 effective for certain reporting for periods ending on or after June 30, 2020, and for performances audits beginning on or after July 1, 2019.
The link above connects to information covering the 2011 and 2018 revision.
Other Websites
- Rutger's Accounting Research CenterRAW is the best known and oldest accounting stop on the Web. Intended for the academic community, it has useful features for students and researchers. Links range between departmental Home Pages, "big 5," accounting organizations, service providers, as well as career opportunities. Some tax information is also available.
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management AccountantsWeb site for professional association of certified public accountants in the United States.
- AuditNet:Free Resources for AuditorsFrom AuditNet.org. Free information site with links, tools and resources developed for the benefit of the audit profession by Jim Kaplan.
- Bankrate.comRecognized as among the best financial web sites, Bankrate.com provides timely rates for mortgages, home equity loans, credit cards, and checking accounts. It also tracks ATM fees and online banking fees. Site is updated daily.